Swahili
wapendwa
wah-PEHN-dwah
How to say it
Swahiliwapendwawah-PEHN-dwahsoon
Englishfavoritessoon
Frenchfavorissoon
Meaning
People who are favored or beloved, favorites or darlings.
Good to know
plural of mpendwa (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wapendwa wangu, karibuni nyumbani.My dear ones, welcome home.
- Je, wapendwa wa mwalimu ni wanafunzi gani?Who are the teacher's favorite students?
- Hawa si wapendwa wa familia hii.These are not the favorites of this family.
- Wapendwa watakaa mbele wakati wa sherehe.The favorites will sit in front during the ceremony.
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